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29 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading CNN segments since Jun 2026 — 29 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Foreign Policy, Trump. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how CNN's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

B+ Grade

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14-year-old kills grandparents then 5 at Thailand school, dies by suicide

Aug 7, 2026

The CNN broadcast covered a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School north of Bangkok on August 7, 2026. A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents at home before storming the secondary school around 10 a.m. local time, opening fire on students and teachers. At least six people were reported dead (three students and three teachers in the initial report) with 22 wounded, nine critically; the shooter turned the gun on himself and later died. Segments included verified social media video of students hiding under desks, eyewitness student audio, the Thai prime minister’s condemnation and comments on gun laws, and live reporting from the scene by a CNN producer whose son attends the school.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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Browder and Taylor discuss Russia sanctions bill and Ukraine battlefield shifts amid Iran war

Jul 27, 2026

The segment opens with an interview of Bill Browder on a bipartisan Senate sanctions bill targeting secondary buyers of Russian oil to close a funding loophole for the war. Browder notes the bill's discretionary language for President Trump and highlights Ukraine's strikes on Russian economic targets. It then shifts to Ambassador William Taylor, who addresses US munitions depletion from the war in Iran, positive signals on Patriot production licenses, and Ukraine's battlefield momentum. Both guests discuss North Korean troop involvement, Russian mobilization plans, and Ukrainian public sentiment after 4.5 years of war.

▶ Source: CNN

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Roza Gilles details Epstein abuse starting during his 2008 work-release sentence

Jul 26, 2026

CNN segment features exclusive interview with Roza Gilles, an Uzbekistan-born former model and CrossFit champion now co-owning a gym in Madison, Wisconsin. She recounts being recruited via MC2 agency in 2008-2009, sent to Epstein's West Palm Beach properties, offered a secretary role, and subjected to repeated sexual abuse beginning while Epstein was on work release. Gilles describes the ankle-monitor incident, a sheriff visit at the mansion, years of continued abuse in New York, and how January 2026 DOJ release of millions of Epstein pages unredacted her name and correspondence, prompting her full public account. Reporter MJ Lee conducted the interview; Gilles also mentions outreach to former agency president Jeff Fuller.

▶ Source: CNN

A Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Ben Sasse discusses stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and faith with Jake Tapper

Jul 26, 2026

The CNN segment features Jake Tapper interviewing former Sen. Ben Sasse at the College World Series in Omaha about his stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Sasse recounts symptom onset during triathlon training, the December 2025 diagnosis, initial prognosis, ongoing chemo at MD Anderson, symptom management, family dynamics, and his faith-based outlook on death. Tapper also briefly speaks with Sasse's son Breck. The piece draws on direct conversation, Sasse's prior public statements, and Tapper's long acquaintance with the subject.

▶ Source: CNN

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Nic Robertson samples Turkish breakfast, simit and ice cream during 2026 Ankara NATO summit

Jul 25, 2026

The CNN video follows correspondent Nic Robertson and his team as they eat during the July 2026 NATO summit in Ankara. Segments show airport snacks, a traditional Turkish breakfast with cheeses and menemen at Hatipolo Konak, tea, kebab mentions, Turkish ice cream, and hotel-room treats while noting empty streets and heavy security.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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CNN panelists confess to drifting during sex and breaking up via text

Jul 25, 2026

The segment featured a CNN panel discussing intimate and dating confessions. One male guest described his mind wandering during sex to practical matters like TV stand measurements and dinner marinades. A female guest admitted ending relationships by text after deciding internally that it was over.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean 52% Left-leaning

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Trump imposes new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, 25% on Brazil after SCOTUS IEEPA ruling

Jul 23, 2026

CNN segment examines new Trump administration tariffs implemented after the Supreme Court struck down many IEEPA-based tariffs in February 2026. It covers 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods under Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act, 25% duties on Brazilian imports, and proposed forced-labor tariffs affecting 60 countries. Polling data and international net approval ratings are presented alongside Canadian officials' reactions and negotiation timelines. The segment features CNN chief data analyst Harry discussing domestic and foreign polling, Trump's sustained negative approval ratings since March 2025, and guest Candace Lang of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce addressing negotiation prospects and legal challenges. Throughline is public and global rejection of the tariff strategy.

▶ Source: CNN

B- Grade

Political Lean 65% Left-leaning

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Houthis threaten Saudi tankers in Red Sea amid Trump Iran escalation threats

Jul 22, 2026

The segment covers Houthis claiming strikes or enforcing a blockade on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, presented as an expansion of the Iran conflict. It details Trump's 'skirmish' rhetoric, his threat to strike Iranian bridges/power plants including near Tehran, Iran's foreign minister response, US intelligence on Iran's nuclear program, prior Trump statements on obliterated facilities, recent US troop deaths with names, and internal administration debates on escalation including possible Mali strikes.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean 62% Left-leaning

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Blanche meets Epstein survivors after Tillis ultimatum as Cornyn weighs AG vote

Jul 19, 2026

CNN segment recaps Deputy AG Todd Blanche's meeting with Epstein survivors, prompted by Sen. Thom Tillis's condition for supporting Blanche's AG nomination. Survivors called the half-hour session unproductive box-checking focused on grievances rather than promised investigations or justice. Blanche acknowledged tensions and possible future prosecutions. Panel discusses remaining holdout Sen. John Cornyn, Blanche's ties to Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, unreleased Epstein files, and related hearings for Jay Clayton as DNI nominee. Sourcing includes survivor quotes, Blanche statements, hearing clips, and panel commentary from multiple guests.

▶ Source: CNN

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Nolan links Odyssey adaptation to homecoming themes and past films in CNN interview

Jul 19, 2026

The CNN segment features an interview with Christopher Nolan promoting his 2026 epic 'The Odyssey,' an adaptation of Homer's poem starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. It explores the film's themes of homecoming, family, war, and a complicated protagonist, drawing connections to Nolan's earlier works like Inception, Interstellar, and Oppenheimer. The piece references Nolan's notes on nonlinear storytelling, personal reflections on balancing family and work with producer Emma Thomas, and his choice of Damon for the wily hero. It includes film clips, quotes from the Odyssey, and lists of influenced movies.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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CNN reports on Australia's high cocaine use and linked gang violence in Sydney

Jul 16, 2026

The segment discusses Australia's record per-capita cocaine consumption, its high street price, and the resulting organized crime violence in western Sydney. It covers a recent large seizure, the 'latte line' socioeconomic divide, international spillover including an assassination in Vietnam, smuggling routes via the Pacific, and illegal firearms. It also briefly touches on Australian rodeo culture. The program features CNN correspondent Hillary Whiteitman as the main expert source alongside studio hosts.

▶ Source: CNN

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Cyclospora cases reported in 31 states, concentrated in Michigan and Ohio

Jul 13, 2026

The segment covers a rising number of cyclosporiasis cases linked to the Cyclospora parasite, primarily from contaminated fresh produce or water. It reports over 3,000 cases concentrated in Michigan (more than 2,600) and Ohio, with cases in 31 states total; only Michigan and parts of Ohio classified as an outbreak. Symptoms, incubation period of 2 days to 2 weeks, hospitalizations (dozens, with 44 in Michigan), and lack of deaths are detailed. Experts discuss transmission via human fecal contamination of food, washing methods including a vinegar rinse, treatment with Bactrim/Septra, and challenges identifying the source due to the incubation period. The segment also addresses CDC's 2025 scaling back of FoodNet surveillance for Cyclospora and other pathogens. Sourcing includes CDC surveillance data referenced by reporters and interviews with CNN health reporter Jacqueline Howard plus two physicians (Dr. Redfield, former CDC director, and Dr. Morgan, a cardiologist).

▶ Source: CNN